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Navigating Through Programming's Greatest Mistakes • Mark Rendle & Hannes Lowette

Feb 23, 2024
45:04

This interview was recorded at GOTO Amsterdam for GOTO Unscripted.
http://gotopia.tech

Read the full transcription of this interview here

Mark Rendle - Creator of Visual ReCode with 7 Microsoft MVP Awards & 30+ Years of Experience Building Software
Hannes Lowette - Head of Learning & Development at Axxes, Monolith Advocate, Speaker & Whiskey Lover

RESOURCES
Mark Rendle: https://youtu.be/Y9clBHENy4Q
Hannes Lowette: https://youtu.be/wkFx2R4uk2A
Sir Tim Berners-Lee: https://youtu.be/Rxqko96C5ZI
Eli & Mark: https://youtu.be/Gs1exPFXnQ8
Matt & Mark: https://youtu.be/vzqzLSJWo3k
Kevin, Dylan & Hannes: https://youtu.be/HevYXFZcb98
Martin & Hannes: https://youtu.be/vzywu1ol-b8
Anita Sengupta: https://youtu.be/Q_O9pmSpg_8

Mark
https://twitter.com/markrendle
https://github.com/markrendle
https://linkedin.com/in/markrendle

Hannes
https://twitter.com/hannes_lowette
https://github.com/Belenar
https://linkedin.com/in/hanneslowette

DESCRIPTION
Hannes Lowette and Mark Rendle explore the highs and lows of programming, ranging from the monumental mistakes that have shaped the industry to the subtle yet impactful errors in code that translate to wasted time. They dissect the intricate world of FinTec, uncovering the dark side of digital markets and the pitfalls that emerge. The duo scrutinizes JavaScript's role in the programming landscape, questioning whether it's a revolutionary force or a coding misstep, while also delving into the potential drawbacks of package managers.

The conversation takes a turn to the negative aspects of programming languages, highlighting their flaws and the havoc they can wreak on software development. Finally, they reflect on the interconnectedness of coding decisions and business failures, emphasizing the profound impact of programming choices on the success or downfall of a business in the tech realm.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Tomasz Lelek & Jon Skeet • Software Mistakes & Tradeoffs
Henney & Monson-Haefel • 97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know
Merih Taze • Engineers Survival Guide
Dave Farley & Jez Humble • Continuous Delivery

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